Dave Madsen's Bio

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I'll be honest I bought this pack because of the awesome sofa print...I can't tell you how many cabins I have been to with a couch that looked just like that. It made me laugh so I bought it. Good news is this pack is super functional as well and is my go to for day hikes and quick trips...whether it be a road trip or a quick weekend flight somewhere this pack holds everything I need.

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

I have used this gem for months and months now....lots of quick day trips into the mountains with the kiddos means you have to have lunch and snacks at the ready. With two or three ice packs food stays cold on the insulated side no problem, the non insulated side is great for everything from snacks to paper plates, napkins, etc. I have done a bunch of day floats on my raft with my kids this summer and this bag is a perfect way to carry drinks and food when you don't wan't to deal with loading up a big cooler.

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I have used this tent many times in both the 2 and 4 person versions. Set Up is super simple because the poles are all connected with hubs so there is no guess work which pole goes where. Just put them together, place the ends in the grommets at the corners and then start clipping the tent body to them..super simple. I thought the rain fly went on easy, the red webbing at corner of the tent body and rainfly helped show which corner of the rainfly went with which corner of the tent body...again super simple. The built in gearloft and pockets made keeping things organized inside the tent easy. The included footprint is obviously a great value and should help this tent last me for years and years to come.

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I have used this tent many times in both the 2 and 4 person versions. Set Up is super simple because the poles are all connected with hubs so there is no guess work which pole goes where. Just put them together, place the ends in the grommets at the corners and then start clipping the tent body to them..super simple. I thought the rain fly went on easy, the red webbing at corner of the tent body and rainfly helped show which corner of the rainfly went with which corner of the tent body...again super simple. The built in gearloft and pockets made keeping things organized inside the tent easy. The included footprint is obviously a great value and should help this tent last me for years and years to come.

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I have used this tent many times in both the 2 and 4 person versions. Set Up is super simple because the poles are all connected with hubs so there is no guess work which pole goes where. Just put them together, place the ends in the grommets at the corners and then start clipping the tent body to them..super simple. I thought the rain fly went on easy, the red webbing at corner of the tent body and rainfly helped show which corner of the rainfly went with which corner of the tent body...again super simple. The built in gearloft and pockets made keeping things organized inside the tent easy. The included footprint is obviously a great value and should help this tent last me for years and years to come.

I have used pretty standard backpacks for decades now and I take my laptop just about everywhere I go. I was ready to mix it up and bought this pack a couple months ago. I bought it because of the unique look, it get's 5 stars because it is super functional and has enough space and organization for everything I need when I leave the house each day.

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I bought two of these bags for my kids this past Spring, we have camped 7 nights this spring/summer and my kids have been comfortable on all our trips from the warm nights in the desert to the cool nights in the mountains. The coolest temps we have been in were in the low 40's. With a good sleeping pad (thermarest) underneath they were never cold. The big glow in the dark zipper pull was easy for them to use without getting snagged. They should be great bags that should last for them well into their adult years.